1. Fishing boats crossing Bosphorus. The watercolour on paper study depicts fishing boats crossing the Bosphorus towards the European shore with the Istanbul skyline dominating the scene. The painting is in good condition with good colour, no damage and very slight marking in places with a dusting to the edges. The artist's signature is lightly painted in the lower lh corner. The work is displayed directly below the glazing, which was normal practice at that time, within a mottled antique style glazed wooden frame which is in good sturdy condition. Plywood backing board secured by old panel pins, sealed with old dry backing paper; remnants of a Boots Framing Department label attached to lower edge. Reference number 1952/1/600 in pencil visible below lower paper seal. Old brass rings and cord attached with small label attached to rh ring "1952/1 600" in pencil. Backing does not appear to have been disturbed since framing.

2. Ferry boat crossing with three passengers. The watercolour on paper study depicts a hand-rowed ferry boat crossing Bosphorus towards landing with many fishing boats and ferries along the city shore. The painting is in good condition with good colour and no damage; light dusting to edges. The artist's signature L. Law is lightly painted in the lower rh corner. The painting is likewise displayed directly beneath the glass in a matching frame which is also in good sturdy condition with no damage or marking. Plywood backing board similarly attached and sealed. Reference number 1952/2/600 in pencil visible below peeling brown paper seal upper lh corner of frame. Same light rings and cord attached; label string attached to ring but small label missing.

The two watercolour studies make a pleasing pair capturing the turn of the century Istanbul waterfront which was a very popular destination for European tourists at that time. Many artists worked in the city to provide such paintings for the wealthy visitors.